Morrama partners with Abingdon Health on plastic-free lateral flow tests
Following the launch of its initial concept in 2022, Morrama has updated the design and use of materials to “maximises the accessibility” of the solution.
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Honor’s design team makes foray into phones for fashion
Honor’s new concept merges foldable smartphone technology with fashion through “phy-gital” design that that responds to its environment.
Design Bridge and Partners refreshes Cancer Research UK identity
Grey hues no longer feature in the logo, which has been refined and optimised for animation and digital use, while the magenta, cyan blue and navy hues have been retained
How can the industry make design careers seem more accessible?
A Ravensbourne University study revealed a high demand among 18-25-year-olds to pursue creative careers, but many perceived them to be unattainable. How can the industry remedy this?
Smakk designs “functional and fun” identity for Little Spoon’s kids’ range
Personified food characters aim to appeal to kids, while “healthy callouts” that only parents would notice are hidden in the smaller illustrations and text.
The Auckland Project seeks UK illustrator for £25,000 public commission
The project will include the design of nine large shutter panels for Auckland Tower depicting the history of the town of Bishop Auckland, to be unveiled in Spring 2024.
EngagedMD’s new identity lends a “helping hand” to the medical sector
Thisaway designed a new hand logo reminiscent of doctors’ notes and signatures with an e hidden in the loop of the thumb.
Wildish & Co designs algae-inspired identity for Brilliant Planet
An animated device illustrates “the concept of algae multiplying at a cell level”, while greens and blues “plucked from the sea and algae ponds” make up the colour palette.
Fairphone and Above reveal new “de-technified” Fairphone 5
Fairphone 5 is designed for “increased repairability” with replaceable parts, while 70% of its materials are from recycled or “fair-mined sources”.
Paula Scher to launch graphic design course on BBC Maestro
The course looks to Scher’s own practice as well historical and contemporary works and is intended for both professional designers and people with a general interest.
Moves and changes: design industry news
All the latest moves and changes across the design industry
Monotype’s Foundry Program looks to streamline the selling process for type designers
After consulting with thousands of type designers, Monotype devised a free-to-use programme that offers users quality checks, marketing assistance and a selling platform.
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Introducing Design Week’s new editorial team
We’re excited to announce the new Design Week editorial team ahead of the platform’s relaunch this autumn. Rob Alderson joins as Editor, with Clare Dowdy as Senior Writer.
Remembering Sir Kenneth Grange – 1929-2024
It is with great sadness that we heard about the passing of the hugely influential British designer, Sir Kenneth Grange.
From the archives: Picture Post
As we head back into our archives, here’s a gem from March 1990. Jane Lewis looks at the creative ways design firms promoted their services through mail-outs.
From the archives: Driving back to the future
During our pause, we’re re-publishing the occasional article from deep in our archives. This March 1990 column by our founder, Jeremy Myerson, looks at car design trends.
Design Week is resting, and we’ll be back soon
In December 2023, it was announced that Design Week was closing its doors. However – good news! We’re reopening by the end of summer 2024!
Design across five decades: from the editors who brought you Design Week
As the design industry propelled itself forward, we were always there to champion, inform, analyse and guide the way.
Design Week quiz: a look back through the ages
Have you been paying attention for the last four decades? Only one way to find out.
Design Week: 1986-2023
Design Week closes, having championed design excellence for the past 38 years.
What will retail and experience design look like in 2024?
As part of our series on design in 2024, WeWantMore creative director Ruud Belmans offers his view on what retail and experience design might look like next year.
What will exhibition design look like in 2024?
As part of our series on design in 2024, Studio Arc director Lyndsey Bowditch offers her view on what exhibition design might look like next year.
Why 2024 will be the “year of creative emergence” when it comes to AI
As part of our series on design in 2024, Mia Blume – founder of Design Dept. and Designing with AI – tells us that next year will be a “paradigm
Using VR to break outdated taboos around women’s health
Taking the form of a ‘vagina-like’ tent, INTER/her by Camille Baker uses cutting edge tech to open up conversations around issues like ovarian and cervical cancer, endometriosis, and menopause.
